India, Oct. 17 -- Dubai is rapidly establishing itself as a promising startup hub. While it still trails established ecosystems like the US, China, and India in terms of number of startups, the city's pro-business laws and investor-friendly policies are attracting a growing number of founders, including from India, to set up base in Dubai.

"We are seeing a lot of startups expanding their operations to the Middle East with the help of DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre). Our offerings are really attractive," said Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of the DIFC Innovation Hub at a recent media roundtable.

Launched in 2021, the DIFC Innovation Hub serves as a regional innovation community hosting more than 1,240 entities, including growth stag...